As you started your journey to owning a business, you may have needed to form a partnership. Unfortunately, nearly 70 percent of partnerships eventually fail. If you find yourself in that situation, California law has established steps for you to follow. 1. Review the...
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What are your alternate dispute resolution options?
During a business dispute, you can choose to go to court or to solve the dispute through other means. Alternate dispute resolution allows you to skip the trial and judge entirely. According to the California courts, alternate dispute resolution provides a less formal...
Who should maintain an easement on your property?
Having an easement may not be the most welcome news for your property, but it may be necessary so that another property owner can access landlocked property just beyond your land. With the easement established, you might wonder who has the responsibility of keeping up...
How can you prevent future litigation by protecting your company’s data?
Nowadays, most businesses store vital information on their computer system. Generally, the use of networks and cloud-based technologies benefits companies. It allows the business to operate more efficiently. However, if your company stores private client and employee...
3 effective methods of preventing contract disputes
Contract disputes arise for many different reasons, but all of them have the capacity to take valuable time and money away from your California business’s operations. While you have options in terms of how to handle a contract dispute when it does arise, it often...
4 essential elements of a breach of contract
Perhaps you are a business owner considering a claim of breach of contract against another entity that failed to deliver on an agreement. Or maybe your company is facing a breach of contract claim. No matter which side of a breach of contract dispute you fall on,...
How can a successor company face lawsuits?
Sometimes a business just does not work out and you find it necessary to close up shop. However, you believe you can correct the mistakes that led to the failure of your earlier enterprise through a new business. If you create a successor company, be aware of possible...
What could help avoid commercial property foreclosure litigation?
An unexpected disruption of income streams could lead to commercial property owners facing legal actions. You may, however, have options to avoid a lender’s foreclosure litigation. If you experience cash flow problems from reduced rental income or sales revenue, you...
Contract terms may describe construction delays
Construction agreements may include terms outlining when developers may anticipate a legal action over completion delays. As reported by LevelSet.com, an agreement’s language may determine whether a delay stems from reasonable and excusable circumstances. A delay...
Does a lawsuit make an impact on your company’s reputation?
You have spent a lot of time and effort building a successful business. With a solid customer base, you may believe that even a frivolous lawsuit cannot tarnish your image. Unfortunately, this is not the case. In today's world, digital posts have superseded word of...